Vintage Epi-Log Magazine Lot (7 Issues, 1991–1993) – Rare Cult TV & Sci-Fi Episode Guides
£21.50
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Vintage Epi-Log Magazine Lot (7 Issues, 1991–1993) – Rare Cult TV & Sci-Fi Episode Guides
£21.50
The Ultimate Pre-Internet Cult TV Archive: Complete Your Research Library
Before the era of online databases, wikis, and streaming platforms, Epi-Log was the absolute "bible" for television science fiction, fantasy, horror, and adventure. Published in limited quantities between 1990 and 1994, this legendary fan-produced journal was globally renowned for its meticulous, exhaustive documentation of classic, obscure, and short-lived television series.
This curated collector’s lot features seven vintage issues spanning 1991 to 1993. Each edition reads like an encyclopedia, delivering complete episode synopses, original air dates, comprehensive cast and crew logs, production codes, and fascinating behind-the-scenes trivia. This is an incredible time capsule of retro television fandom and an invaluable resource for physical media collectors, pop-culture historians, and vintage magazine archivists.
Complete Issue & Cover Feature Breakdown:
- Issue #7 (1991): Landmark Dark Shadows cover feature. Includes deep-dive guides for The Darkroom, Tales from the Darkside, Ghost Story/Circle of Fear, Friday the 13th: The Series, and the classic Hammer House of Horror.
- Issue #9 (1991): Hard-to-find issue featuring The Invisible Man, G-Men, The Girl from U.N.C.L.E., The New Avengers, The Prisoner, Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected, and The Green Hornet.
- Issue #13 (1991): Classic military/adventure theme guide featuring a dedicated retro episode breakdown for Ba Ba Black Sheep / Black Sheep Squadron.
- Issue #14 (1991): Jungle and warfare special featuring an exhaustive retrospective guide for the legendary Vietnam War drama Tour of Duty.
- Issue #21 (Aug 1992): Cover feature covering eighties cop and detective dramas including Hill Street Blues, Hawaii Five-O, and more.
- Issue #26 (Jan 1993): Retro crime and animation features covering Vega$, Land of the Lost, Jonny Quest (1987), and Riptide.
- Issue #28 (March 1993): Action, mystery, and monster specials featuring Hunter, The Unexpected, Return to the Planet of the Apes, Nightmare Cafe, She-Wolf of London, Love and Curses, and The ABC Mystery Movie.
Condition & Archive Specifications
- Format: Original physical print reference publications (US Imports).
- Completeness: All 7 issues are 100% complete, structurally stable, and fully readable.
- Vintage Condition: Kept in strong pre-owned archive condition. As vintage periodicals printed over 30 years ago, expect natural, age-related traits including light corner softness, minor edge wear from storage, and typical paper tanning (discolouration).
- Please carefully review all front, back, and internal photos provided, as they form an essential part of the condition description.